Artist Statement - Gustaf Tidholm

ARTIST STATEMENT – Gustaf Tidholm

My work explores the balance between spontaneity and stillness, where color and texture become essential elements to express a world beyond the concrete. Through an intuitive process and dynamic use of acrylics, layers, and diverse tools, I create paintings that invite an emotional experience—a space where the viewer can find both calm and energy.

Rooted in abstract expressionism yet influenced by the fleeting landscapes of nature, my art allows color to lead the way, resulting in pieces that reflect an inner journey. Hints of landscapes, skies, and horizons may emerge but are never fully defined, giving each piece a dual nature—open to interpretation while grounded in a sense of place and atmosphere.

I draw inspiration from artists like Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, and Gerhard Richter, whose work bridges the internal and external. My own style is the result of a self-taught process, shaped by life experiences and a persistent need to create. Being autodidactic has allowed me to develop a personal and unrestricted approach, where each brushstroke and shift in color contributes to a genuine and unique creation.

My paintings are not intended to narrate a specific story or address a particular issue. Instead, I aim to offer the viewer a space to rest in the power of color, allowing their own thoughts and emotions to emerge. Through my work, I hope to inspire optimism and a sense of future possibilities—a reminder that every encounter with art is an opportunity to see something new and uplifting.

It is a democratic process in which my paintings continue to live on through the viewer’s interpretations, where the dialogue between the artwork and the audience is as important as my own intention in creating it. My goal is to bring a timeless aesthetic experience to any space they inhabit, a reminder of the power of color and form to create meaning and connection.

IN THE STUDIO

COLLABORATIONS

2021 - Posters - available in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Netherlands and France - Inzpero - Norway (On Going)

2022 - Persian Rug - exclusively with the company - Art In Rug - Los Angeles

2023 - Book Illustration - Collection book with quotes by the American author Laura Jaworski - USA

EXHIBITIONS

2020 - Brunnsgatan - Office Exhibition - Stockholm

2022 - Think Pink! - Online at Artworks.se: 22/01 - 24/03

2022 - Galleri Grip - Stockholm: 04/06 - 09/06 - Solo Exhibition

2022 - MINIMALISM - Digital Solo Exhibition at Artworks.se: 30/06 - 30/09

2022 - MONTERO Art Gallery - Gustaf Tidholm and his approach to abstract Landscapes - Viewing Room at ARTSY.net : 08/08 - 08/09

2023 - Solna Konsthall - Solo Exhibition: 16/8-6/9

2023 - Times Square / Broadway - New York: 15/11 (Digital Display, Large Screen, with Plogix Gallery, 3 artworks)

2024 - Galleri Killgissa, Anniversary Exhibition Konst.se 15 years : 7/6 - 12/6.

PUBLICATIONS

2020 - Filmed Interview with online art gallery Gallerima

2022 - Villa Nytt, editorial Interview - April Issue

2022 - Tatler Magazine - May Issue

2022 - Tatler Magazine - June Issue

2022 - Tatler Magazine - July Issue

2022 - Artsy - Online Show

2022 - Artsy - Pressrelease - Gustaf Tidholm and his approach to abstract Landscapes

2022 - Filmed Interview with the art gallery Nordic Art Wall

PARTNER

The artworks made by TidholmArt can also be found at these Galleries,